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oluchi
I am a content writer with over three years of experience. I specialize in creating clear, engaging, and value-driven content across diverse niches, and I’m now focused on the tech and business space. My strong research skills, paired with a natural storytelling ability, enable me to break down complex topics into compelling, reader-friendly articles. As an avid reader and music lover, I bring creativity, insight, and a sharp eye for detail to every piece I write.
On September 15, China announced that a preliminary probe held by its State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) found Nvidia guilty of violating China’s anti-monopoly laws. This involves its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies in 2020. The US-China trade war escalates, placing Nvidia, America’s tech dominace poster child in the crosshairs over a deal from five years back. The Backstory: How a 2020 Deal Sparked a Firestorm Back in 2020, Nvidia, with the go-ahead of China, purchased an Israeli firm, Mellanox Technologies, for $6.9B. The firm was a leading supplier of end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect solutions and services for data…
On September 14, US lawmakers began an inquiry into Futurewei, a subsidiary of Chinese firm Huawei Technologies, over its shared physical space with Nvidia at its Santa Clara, California campus. As tensions escalate in the AI chip industry between China and the US, lawmakers are becoming increasingly concerned about potential espionage risks. Let’s take a deep dive into the details behind this story, why it’s raising red flags, and what this means for the future of tech security. Meet Futurewei. Futurewei Technologies, a Huawei subsidiary in the US, drives research and development of next-generation technologies, especially in ICT, since its…
Beyond leading social media, communication, and AI innovation, Meta actively pursues groundbreaking wearable tech to revolutionize digital interaction. This dedication was put on full display during the Meta 2025 Connect event, which came with jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring innovations. Let’s take a look at the products and services showcased during the event and what it means for the future and AI. Connect 2025 Kicking off with a keynote speech from Meta’s very own Mark Zuckerberg, the event, which took place on September 17-18, was one filled with marvels only thought possible in sci-fi movies. The overarching theme of the event was…
On September 15, Microsoft made an official announcement regarding the takedown of the RaccoonO365 phishing service. This operation, dubbed a “raid” in tech circles, highlights the ongoing battle against the phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) platforms that target users and businesses alike. Let’s dive into the details of Microsoft’s raid on RaccoonO365 and what it means for online security. About Raccoon 365. The RaccoonO365 (also tracked as Storm-2246) network offered subscription-based phishing kits to 338 websites. The kits it provided made it easy for low-skill cybercriminals to steal Microsoft 365 usernames and passwords. Mode of Operation RaccoonO365 kits functioned by sending fake Microsoft-branded…
In a blockbuster turn of events that’s got the world abuzz, the UK and US have forged a $42B tech partnership pact dubbed the “Tech Prosperity Deal.” This happened during President Donald Trump”s second state visit to the UK. The pact aims to foster and encourage cooperation between both countries in tech sectors involving artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy. What the Tech Prosperity Deal Entails At the core of the Tech Prosperity Deal is the means to boost both countries’ ties in their cutting-edge fields. The deal harnesses the UK’s cutting-edge research and innovation prowess with…
On September 5, NASA dropped some stellar news that got the world buzzing. The space agency announced the stellar lineup for its second CHAPEA mission, a year-long, grueling Mars simulation that’s as close to the real deal as it gets without leaving Earth. We are talking about isolation, delayed comms, and fake Mars walks in a 3D-printed habitat for 365 days. Let’s take a look at the CHAPEA crew set to push humanity’s Mars dream one step closer. First Of: What is CHAPEA all about? Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) is a series of analog missions designed to…
On September 5, Anthropic, the AI startup behind the Claude chatbot, announced a jaw-dropping $1.5B settlement in a class-action copyright lawsuit brought by a coalition of authors and publishers. The accusation? The writers asserted that the pirated copies of their books fueled AI training data. Let’s take a deep dive into what happened, why it matters, and how this could potentially influence the future of AI and copyright law. A Brief Recap: What Happened? Last year, a group of authors filed a class-action lawsuit against Anthropic for the illegal use of their books in training the Claude chatbot. Among the…
Google is facing another bout of crosshairs with the European Union. On September 5, EU regulators hit Google with a $3.5B (€2.95B) fine regarding an antitrust charge for its digital advertising services. This is the fourth time the EU is laying antitrust charges against Google. What’s the Story? It all formally started in June 2021, when the EU launched an investigation against Google for anticompetitive conduct in the adtech sector. In June 2023, the commission sent a “Statement of Objections” to Google, to which the company responded in December 2023. On September 5, the EU found Google guilty of manipulating…
On August 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission Chairman (FTC), Andrew N. Fergerson, sent out letters to over 13 major U.S. tech companies. The aim of the letter was to give warning that caving to overseas pressures could land them in hot water under American law. Let’s take a look at the core issue that triggered such a response from the FTC and why it matters. The Trigger To understand the full picture of what led to the FTC’s response, we have to understand the leading factor. Now, it all starts with digital laws passed by the European Union and…
Ranking third amongst the world’s largest companies by market cap, Apple Inc. is once again reminding the world of its supremacy in the world of tech. Apple’s just-concluded event held on September 9, at Cupertino captured the world’s attention with mind-blowing innovations and upgrades. Let’s take a deep dive into the upgrades and releases set to redefine our interaction with Apple gadgets. The iPhone 17 Line: Slimmer, Smarter, and More Powerful Than Ever Let’s start with the star of the event, the highly anticipated iPhone 17 lineup. Apple has shaken things up by introducing four new models: iPhone 17 Starting…